Omar Abdullah Demands Statehood for J&K, Slams BJP Over Opposition Weakening

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Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has renewed his push for statehood, questioning why his administration must repeatedly appeal to the central government in Delhi. In a pointed remark, he asked whether they should approach the White House if Delhi remains unresponsive to their demands. Abdullah also accused the BJP of deliberately undermining opposition parties across India. He framed the statehood issue as a matter of democratic rights and regional dignity. His comments reflect growing frustration within the National Conference-led government over the prolonged delay in restoring full statehood to J&K.

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